Mr. Howard Edelen of Campbellsville passed from this life on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born on April 30, 1942 to the late Tom and Maude (Murray) Edelen, he was 75 years, 8 months, and 19 days of age. Mr. Edelen professed faith in Christ and was of the Baptist faith. When he wasn’t working at the Coca-Cola plant or Batesville Casket factory, he relaxed by tending his garden or listening to music. His kind smile will be missed by all who knew him.

He leaves to cherish his memory:

Two children: Gwen Bowen and husband Wendell, and Troy Edelen and wife Cindy, all of Campbellsville,

Four sisters: Pearl Blevins, Barbara Powell, and Joyce Davis, all of Campbellsville, and Bernice Benningfield, his twin sister of Louisville,

He was also preceded in death by four siblings: Nora Lee Minor, Lola Nell Hickey, Wesley Edelen, and Wilda Edelen.

There will be a funeral service to honor the life of Mr. Edelen on Saturday, January 20, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the chapel of the L.R. Petty Funeral Home, 1765 New Columbia Rd, Campbellsville, KY. Burial will follow in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery, 3890 Spurlington Road, Campbellsville, KY.

The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Saturday, Jan. 20, after 10:00 AM until time for the service.